Research

Pancreas cancer funding aims to accelerate treatments

The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence has potential to multiply UNMC research efforts to more effectively fight the deadly disease.

Feb 18, 2022

The Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence would be a crucial part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Distinguished scientist: Laura Bilek, PhD

Dr. Bilek’s research focus is on exercise and osteoporosis.

Feb 18, 2022

Laura Bilek, PhD

From social media: Dr. Lawler on airborne transmission

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Feb 17, 2022

UNMC grant will promote nurses’ mental health

Three-year, $2.2 million federal grant will work with partners across Nebraska on ways to promote resiliency and mental health in the nursing workforce.

Feb 17, 2022

Alyson Hanish, PhD, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Nursing

UNeMed holds Research Innovation Awards Ceremony

The virtual event featured awards for Innovator of the Year, Most Promising New Invention and Startup of the Year.

Feb 16, 2022

UNMC team ties microRNA to meth use relapse

Anti-inflammatories show promise to repair damage and “rescue” relapse.

Feb 15, 2022

Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD

UNMC team ties microRNA to meth use relapse

Findings show the presence of microRNA can cause relapse

Feb 15, 2022

Sowmya Yelamanchili, PhD

From social media: Dr. Lawler provides mask facts

The UNMC Global Center for Health Security keeps the community updated on the latest in the pandemic.

Feb 10, 2022

Distinguished scientist: Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

Dr. Ponnusamy’s research concerns cancer stem cells, pancreatic and ovarian cancers and therapeutic targets.

Feb 9, 2022

Moorthy Ponnusamy, PhD

UNMC evaluating if heart drug can prevent dementia

Researchers want to know if a common statin, used to prevent heart attack and stroke, can prevent dementia in people over age 75.

Feb 8, 2022

Alfred Fisher, MD, chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine